The James H. Parke Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of James H. Parke, the first Director of Voluntary Service and founder of the Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) National Advisory Committee (NAC). Established in 1976, the James H. Parke Memorial Fund, comprised of VAVS NAC member organizations, serves as the non-profit source of funds for a VAVS Youth Scholarship. The scholarship aims to support VA student volunteers in pursuing their education.
Here’s a table summarizing the details of the James H. Parke Memorial Scholarship:
| Organization | Education Level | Subjects | Amount | Access Mode | Number of Awards | City | Nationality | Country | Contest Deadline | Application Fees |
| James H. Parke Memorial Fund (VAVS NAC) | High School and above | Any | Varies | Online | N/A | N/A | N/A | United States | 31 December 2023 | N/A |
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Who is Eligible?
- Candidates must have completed 100 hours of regularly scheduled VAVS volunteer service during the calendar year prior to September 1.
- Applicants must be a student in the 10th grade or above.
- Candidates should not have reached their 19th birthday.
- Medical Center Directors may nominate one VA student volunteer per medical center.
How to Apply?
- VA staff members acting as supervisors of student volunteers or members of the local VAVS Committee may recommend candidates.
- Recommendations should be discussed with the Chief, Center for Development & Civic Engagement, before submission to the Medical Center Director.
- The Medical Center Director submits the nomination form to the President of the Fund by December 31 via email to Parkescholarship@amvets.org.
- The nomination form should include information on the candidate’s age, years of volunteering, number of volunteer hours, areas of service, and affiliated/supporting organizations, if any.
- Two forms are available: Regular Parke Scholarship Form and Summer Parke Scholarship Form.
Benefits
- Scholarship funds can be used for tuitions and fees, books and supplies, room and board, or other educational needs purchased through the school of the student’s choice.
- Detailed guidance on scholarship utilization is provided to all winners by the Treasurer of the Fund.
- The National Winner receives a plaque and a letter of commitment, usually presented at the Annual Meeting of the VAVS National Advisory Committee.
Application Deadline
Nominations must be submitted by 31 December 2023 . Nominations received after this date will not be considered.
